Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox INF Eduardo Nunez could make an additional $1 million during the 2019 season based on the number of plate appearances he receives in 2018 and could earn another $1 million from performance bonuses.

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox INF Eduardo Nunez passed his physical and finalized his contract Sunday, Feb. 18. He will receive a base salary of $4 million in 2018 and will also make $4 million in 2019 if he exercises his player option. If Nunez declines the option, he will receive a $2 million buyout. The deal also includes escalators and incentives.

Boston Red Sox OF Mookie Betts is open to discussing a contract extension with the team once the season ends but has no interest in negotiating right now. He also said that he has no hard feelings towards the club following the arbitration hearing.

Boston Red Sox LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) has yet to throw off the mound yet, but he is optimistic he will get some work in during spring training and go on a brief rehab assignment in the minors before joining the rotation sometime in April, assuming he doesn't experience a setback in his surgically repaired knee.